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Donald, Washington
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 Donald, Washington
Location in Yakima County
Donald, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Yakima |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 91 |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98951
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| Area code(s) | 509 |
| FIPS code | 53-18265 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1512156 |
Donald is a small community in Yakima County, Washington, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the census bureau for statistical purposes. It is also an unincorporated community, meaning it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. In 2010, the population of Donald was 91 people.
History of Donald, Washington
Donald was established in 1910. It was named after a very important person named George Donald. He was a pioneer in building railroads. He was also the president of the North Yakima and Valley Railway Company.
How Donald Was Founded
The land where Donald is located was bought from George Donald by the railroad company. This area became a key spot for the railway. It was mainly a junction where different train lines met.
Donald's Location and Economy
Today, Donald is close to the city of Wapato. It is mostly an agricultural community. This means that farming is a very important part of life and work there.
